Obituaries

March 20, 2024

Bobby Don Kirk, age 85 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at North Belton Cemetery.

Bob spent his entire life serving others. His career began with a short stint in the Army and spent the next 33 years working for the Santa Fe Railroad. And...

March 6, 2024

Azucena (Ortiz) Conde, affectionately known as “Susie” to those close to her, passed from this life Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home in Temple, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1941, to Jesus Ortiz and Alifonza Munoz in Taylor, Texas. Susie's life will be cherished and celebrated by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Susie's...

February 5, 2024

Services for Mary Katherine “Kay” Stapp, age 91 of Rogers, and formerly of Florence and Lake Buchanan will be held at 10 am Friday, February 16, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. A burial will follow in Florence Cemetery.

Mrs. Stapp died Monday, February 5, at her home in Rogers.

She was born September 28, 1932, in Taylor’s Valley to Clinton,...

January 28, 2024

Barbara Joann Walker, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Temple, Texas Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

Joann was born on August 18, 1933, to Marshall M. Adams...

January 14, 2024

James F. Lynch III, known affectionately as Jim to his family and friends, passed from this life Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 72 in Rogers, Texas. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with visitation starting at 9:30 am and funeral beginning at 11 am. Burial will follow at...

January 10, 2024

Meretha H. Short, age 79 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at home. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, with a visitation starting at 12 noon and funeral to follow at 1 pm. Burial will be in Greathouse Cemetery.

Meretha was born on November 6, 1944, to...

January 8, 2024

January 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Caldera Rendon, a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on December 13, 2023, in Austin, Texas, to loving and proud parents, Crystal Dawn Forrest and Silvestre Rendon, Paul brought immeasurable joy and boundless love to his family and everyone fortunate enough to...

December 16, 2023

Vera Ann Peters Vandegrift was received in the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2023. Vera was born to Christine Witten Peters and Kenneth Keith Peters on September 14, 1932, in Huntington, West Virginia.

Her family stressed the importance of education, especially her Uncle John R. Witten who owned the Medical Arts Pharmacy. Her passion for...

December 13, 2023

December 7, 2023

Minnie Janell "Nell" Drake, age 75 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, December 7, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at 3 pm Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Nell was born on October 5, 1948, to the late Rupert "R.E." Hendricks and Sybil Jewel (Stovall) Hendricks in Texarkana, Arkansas. She...

December 2, 2023

Lillian Doris Wilhite, nee Hunt, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at the age of 102 in Belton, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1921, in Bell County, Texas. Lillian was a beloved homemaker, dedicating her life to her family and creating a loving home for them.

Lillian was a selfless and generous woman, known for her quick...

November 22, 2023

November 18, 2023

Gilbert "Gil" Ronald Hickenbottom, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Temple, Texas. He was known for his unwavering faith, military service, love for reading, and his dedication to helping others. Gil leaves behind a legacy of resilience and kindness that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services will take place...

November 18, 2023

Frieda Kirkpatrick, a beloved mother and cherished Oma, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 83. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, and loyal woman who dedicated her life to her family. Graveside services will be held at 9 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.Born on May 12, 1940, to...

November 2, 2023

Doris “Jeanie” Cosper Turnbo, age 87 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Park Place Manor in Belton, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Friday, November 10, 2023, at Moody Cemetery.

Jeanie was born on February 7, 1936, to Jesse and Gracie Cosper in Youngsport, Texas. She attended church in Youngsport and was...

November 1, 2023

Jerry Learmar McClung, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on November 12, 1940, in El Dorado Arkansas, he was the son of Monroe and Mable McClung.

The time of the visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 5-7 p.m....

October 28, 2023

Gladys V. Waters-Finto, age 87 of Austin, passed from this life Saturday, October 28, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, November 3, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.

Gladys was born on February 1, 1936, to the late Jesse Waters and Caldona Chrisner-Waters in Robertson County, Texas....

October 2, 2023

Mary Frances Tanner Blair, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, in Belton, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1931, in Gatesville, Texas to the late John Aubrey Tanner and Lillie Dale Delano. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Monday, October 9th at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Funeral...

September 21, 2023

On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, we lost a loving wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and an overall firecracker of a woman. We shared and will forever cherish many memories. All of the talks on the patio, camping adventures with fishing and crabbing as a must, and her being the vibrant woman that was full of life. She loved her...